Multimedia and I.T. > Photoshop CS4

Adobe Photoshop has never been an easy programme to conquer. This course seeks to equip new graphic designers with the tools needed to produce designs and images quickly. Digital artists who have a number of years of experience in the traditional media will also find this course beneficial. This course focuses on applying Photoshop to a number of real-world projects to see its relevance in today’s digital arena.
 

Key Benefits

• Learn the basic skills in Photoshop
• Learn how to work with layers and create a simple Photoshop artwork
• Learn how to set the output for print
   

Course Content

Basics
• Basic Imaging Concepts
• Overview of the Photoshop CS4 Interface
- The Application Frame – Tabbed vs. Floating Windows
- Toolbox and Panels
- Setting Preferences
• File Formats and Document Options
• Resolution
- Understanding resolution
- Output vs. display resolutions
- Understanding interpolation

Acquiring Images & File Management
• Importing Files
• Converting an Image
• Working with Bridge
- Metadata – flags, keywords & filters
- Smart Collections

Selections
• Marquees and Lassos
• Selecting by Colour – Quick Selection, Magic Wand and Colour Range
• Adding, Subtracting and Combining Selections
• Using Refine Edge
• Transforming Selections

Cropping and Resizing Images
• Using the Crop Tool
• Cropping to a Specific Size
• Cropping with Marquee
• Using Trim Command
• Adjusting Canvas Size
• Using Crop Tool to Straighten Photo

Layers
• Layers and Layer Management
• Working with Multiple Layers
• Setting Transparency: Fill vs. Opacity
• Grouping Layers: Layer Groups
• Introduction to Smart Objects

Painting
• Setting Colours
- Understanding the colour modes
- Using a colour system
- Setting foreground and background colours
- Working with the Colour Picker
• Using the Brush Engine
- Paintbrush vs. Airbrush
- Using the Eraser
- Brush sizes and presets
• Cloning
- Using the Clone Stamp and setting the Clone Source
- Using the Healing Brush
• Gradients
- Gradient types
- Setting gradient colours

Blend Modes
• Introducing Blend Modes
• Understanding How Blend Modes Work
• Using simple modes – Screen/Multiply; Overlay; Colour

Layer Styles
• Understanding and Applying Layer Styles
• Setting Style Options
• Customising and Saving Layer Styles
• Loading Style Sets

Filters
• Filters as Graphic Tools
• Setting Filter Options
• Using the Filter Gallery
• Smart Filters

Printing
• Setting Output for Print
• Print Options: Crop and Bleed Marks
• Print Scaling
 

Learning Methodology

Participants will benefit from the hands-on practical sessions during the course.

Who Should Attend

No working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is required to attend this course. Participants are only expected to demonstrate familiarity with the computer – such as the opening and saving of files, navigating the Windows operating system and mouse usage.

Course Details

Duration      : 3 days (21 hrs)
Time            : 9am - 5pm
Course Fee: $529.65 (Incl. 7% GST)

(This course is conducted in collaboration with InfoScience Associates.)